Ratherville Chamber invites Iowa group for fire inspection
At a September board meeting the Ratherville Chamber of Commerce extended an invitation to the Iowa State Fire Prevention Association to hold a fire prevention inspection in Estherville on Wednesday November 4. The event will include 35 to 50 inspectors, work with local firemen, and a State Fire Marshall representative. Begin 9 a.m. with a noon luncheon. Scouting, schools, and insurance agents will assist in public fire prevention education.
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Ratherville
Estherville
Boy Scouts
Faculty Picnic Planned for Estherville Teachers
The entire Estherville school faculty will hold a picnic Tuesday evening at Ft. Defiance State Park. Miss Florence Myer leads supper and arrangements while Miss Dorothy Wassum handles entertainment for an informal, enjoyable gathering.
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Estherville
Ft. Defiance State Park
Florence Myer
Dorothy Wassum
Emmetsburg Man A Scott Ormsby Dies After Illness
A Scott Ormsby 64 prominent Emmetsburg resident and Palo Alto County landowner died Tuesday in an Iowa City hospital after several weeks illness. Son of pioneer banker A L Ormaby, he was a World War I captain stationed in Washington. Survived by widow and three sons, funeral plans incomplete.
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A. Scott Ormeby
Emmetsburg
L. Ormaby
Ormaby
Palo Alto
Emmersburg
Germany
Wall
Mr. Ormsby
Washington, D. C
California
Ormeby
Uncertain Weather Report From Paterson Office
The week ends with unusually cool conditions and heavy rains on Tuesday and Wednesday. Uplifted by reports from Paterson and Towree, the forecast notes a 66.7 to 48 degree range and a September reference. Former secretary Greenwood of Des Moines is mentioned.
P. T. A. Executive Committee Meeting Set for Friday
Mrs. H C Sorensen announces the PT A executive committee will meet Friday afternoon September 18 at 4 30 in the normal training room of the high school next to the superintendent of schools office. The elected officers committee chairs building principals and the superintendent will attend to plan the year and all are asked to be on time.
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Mra. H.C
Banquet at Gulf Point Delayed One Day
Governor Landon appearance in Des Moines changed the dinner and entertainment schedule for Des Moines manufacturers and jobbers for Es terville and nearby towns. The event is postponed to Wednesday Sept 28 at Gull Point lodge with dinner at 6 30 for Batherville Spirit Lake Lake Park Arnolds Park Okoboji and Milford. Des Moines Chamber of Commerce funds the dinner and Secretary Sykes requests prompt attendee notice.
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Landon
Des Moines
Estherville
Gull Point Lodge
Batherville
Spirit Lake
Lake Park
Arnolds Park
Okoboji
Milford
East Emmet School Elects 1986 Officers
Emmet Consolidated school P. T. A. elected Vernon Anderson president Mrs. Ever ett Logue vice president Henry Nepps secretary treasurer Miss Evelyn Norby Mrs Gene Weir and Mrs John Lamack chosen for refreshment committee The first meeting of the group for the school year was held Monday evening.
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Oorges Abeis
Cipeters , Waty
Emmet. Consolidated School P. T. A
Vernon Anderson
Everett Logue
Henry Nepps
Evelyn Norby
Gene Weir
John Lamack
Hear James Roosevelt Speak at Mason City
A large delegation from Estherville gathered in Mason City on Saturday to hear James Roosevelt the president's son speak. Attendees included Ike Coleman Dennis Bagan Clara Kennedy Kennedy and Egertson families along with Mr and Mrs Murphy and others.
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Estherville
Mason City
James Roosevelt
Ike Coleman
Dennis. Bagan
Clara Kennedy
FP. J. Kennedy
Estherville youths to begin college this fall
Homer Judd will study at Creighton University in Omaha. Homer Ortmeyer plans a political science major at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon. Elizabeth Rhodes returns to the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
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Homer Judd
Homer Ortmeyer
Elizabeth Rhodes
Estherville
Judd
Creighton University
Omaha
Ortmeyer
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Miss Rhodes
University of Wisconsin At Madison
Estherville Chamber of Commerce Message to Members
The Estherville Chamber of Commerce serves local business leaders through voluntary contributions, sustaining a full time secretary and assistant. Members will be listed later. the goal is unified action to promote Estherville, its trade area, and community growth through business support.
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Estherville Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Estherville
Polo Polo Ticket Sellers Expect Large Estherville Polo Game
Preparations are complete for a Sunday polo match in Estherville between Paullina and Mareus, to be played at 2 90 p m on the airport landing field near old highway 9. Paullina manager Slim Nix brings twenty horses. field will be rolled for a fast game. crowd of thousands expected. tickets 25 cents adults 10 cents children.
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Estherville
Paullina
Mareus
Middle West
Marcus
Storm Lake
Slim Nix
Minneapolis
Egtherville
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corp
England
United States
Iowa State Highway Patrol
Melvin Warren
Dan Howard
Sidles
Dennis Bagan
Lyle Kilgore
Claire Coon
Francis Shadle
Paul Gray
Lawrence Jensen
W. H. Perlyberg
Geo. Brunskill
Glenn Story
Donald Lawler
Miss Thompson to Hold Hygiene Classes Again
Miss Velma Thompson, school nurse in Estherville, will open classes in Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick this fall. She invites interested adults and students to contact her at the Roosevelt building, with office hours from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., 1 to 2 p.m., and 4 to 4:30 p.m.
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Velma Thompson
Roosevelt
Nicholses mark eighteenth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Irwin Nichols quietly observed their eighteenth wedding anniversary yesterday with a family dinner. Guests included Judge F C Davidson and his daughter Miss Frances Davidson of Emmetsburg, plus members of the Nichols family.
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Irwin Nichols
F. C. Davidson
Frances Davidson
Emmetsburg
Estherville Man Sentenced for DWI Plea
Judge F. C. Davidson sentenced Joe Steel of Estherville to one year in the county jail after he pled guilty to driving an automobile while intoxicated. He will receive credit for 72 days already served. Two other charges conspiracy to violate liquor laws and resisting an officer were dismissed.
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F. C. Davidson
Joe Steel
Estherville
Steel
xrDo
Estherville Man to Build In Swea City
Adolph Mortenson of Estherville, owner of a feed mill in Swea City, announces he will settle the site deal in a few days and begin constructing a new building as soon as a site is secured.
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Adolph Mortenson
Estherville
Swea City
Inaugurate High School Ticket Sale Friday Assembly
A Friday afternoon assembly at the high school will start at one o'clock to boost activity ticket sales for the coming year. It is the first pep meeting, with talks by department representatives and Alvin White on outsider activities. Season tickets cost 2.50 for the first semester, high school students 1.60, and grade school 1.00. Sales run all week with group and top seller prizes and commissions for young salesmen. Band and orchestra rosters are announced for the senior band and high school orchestra, with rehearsals three mornings weekly and first performances at Friday’s assembly.
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Alvin White
Hich
Editorial Comment By G. A. Nichols on the New Deal
An editorial argues dogs are natural friends to man. It notes Roxsuth county backed Roosevelt in a presidential poll at the fair with 324 votes to Landon 276 and Lemke 22. It also comments on Clay county fair size and local business closures during fair week, then contends most people only attend one day while five are left for shopping.
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Roxsuth County
Roosevelt
Landon
Lemke
Clay County
State
Judge and Mrs Quarton Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Judge W B Quarton and wife of Algona marked their 50th wedding anniversary at home Tuesday afternoon, with a reception attended by about 300 friends. The groom previously served as district judge for several terms and many well-wishers offered hearty congratulations.
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W. B. Quarton
Algona
Get Busy and Demand Better Leaders in Office
In pre election days the speaker urges action to save the country. He warns against failed policies and calls on voters to demand effective legislators and administrators, noting state legislatures and congregations as key government factors.
Barry Halden To Talk Here In Estherville Visit
Barry Halden a Republican candidate for United States senator will tour Emmet county October 2 with stops in Spencer September 30 Algona October 1 and Emmet county the next day He will meet in Ringsted and Armstrong then hold a noon luncheon in Estherville and speak in the court house square if weather allows A small town resident Halden has long experience with farm and labor issues and backs the Republican farm program as key to restoring living standards He rose from printer to editor and during the depression urged nonessential cuts before layoffs and believes in broad farm support measures.
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Estherville
Berry PF. Halden
Chariton
United States
Halden
Spencer
Algona
Emmet County
Ringsted
Armstrong
Court House Square
Citiite
Iowa
Berry Halden
Lucas County
IERA Attorney Visits Emmet County Board of Supervisors
R J Thompson attorney for IERA met with Emmet county officials to discuss unemployment and hiring a social welfare worker. Board declined regular hire citing finances and urged self supervision of districts. They approved pursuing WPA project certification and sent a second candidate for qualification potential.
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Emmet County Board of Supervisors
R. J. Thompson
Thompson
Clyde Herring
Ashley Scott
Irene Kohl
Des Moines
WPA
Hauger Plans Organize Baseball League in Midwest
Art Hauger former manager of Estherville Eagles envisions a regional baseball league in Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa. He cites $1500 to $2000 from major leagues to spark interest, with local subscriptions. potential teams from Estherville Spencer Jackson Algona Forest City and Fairmont. Mrs Chas Hawk reports from Des Moines on family moves, while Marie Scrumbling attends a Christmas seal meeting in Algona with regional directors discussing plans with Kossuth and nearby counties.
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Art Hauger
Tan
Estherville Eagles
Ae Eathering Aeria
Minnesota
Iowa
Mr. Hauger
Fetherville
Spencer
Jackson
Minn
Algona
Forest City
Fairmont
Marie Scrumbling
Kossuth
Halden Seeks Office After Long Career in Journalism
The 42 year old journalist Halden, married with one child, announces a first campaign for political office. He is described as an ardent student of governmental affairs and a resident of Iowa, with wide experience in all walks of life and in local, state, and national issues.
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Halden
Moser Murray suit goes to jury after four days of trial
The Moser Murray lawsuit ends four days of testimony with closing arguments by Wm S Johnston for the plaintiff and N J Lee for the defense. Carl Moser of Estherville sues John Murray of Omaha air mail for 6303 dollars in personal and property damages from a November 20 auto crash at Ninth and Maple streets Murray counters for 2620 dollars. Witnesses testified about lights and injuries with both sides presenting evidence of drinking and timing after late dinners. The jury seated includes Lucile Peterson, Geo Larson, James Huntsinger, Ed Bergeson, Curtis Halverson, Martha Jensen, Edwin Juhl, Herman Moltzon, Martin Natterstad, Bertha Paulson, Laura Ruckman and Freda Womack.
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Moser-Murray
Wm. S. Johnston
N. J. Lee
Carl Moser
Estherville
John Murray
Omaha
Ninth and
Maple Streets
Murray
Moser
Ninth Street
Maple
Robbomace Aana
Pho
Lucile Peterson
Geo. Larson
James Huntsinger
Ed Bergeson
Curtis Halverson
Martha Jensen
Edwin Juhl
Herman Moltzen
Martin Natterstad
Bertha Paulson
Laura Ruckman
Freda Womack
Brilliant Comedy Comes to Grand Theatre
The Grand screens Piccadilly Jim on Friday and Saturday. A young London artist loves an American girl who vanishes, loses his job, and draws a family who become the world’s laughing stock. Montgomery and Madge Evans lead a strong cast with Billie Burke and a witty lineup.
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London
Montgomery
Madge Evans
Local market prices for corn eggs and hogs
Local market listings show Corn No 2 yellow at $1.01 per unit and No 2 white at $1.10. Burley and other items priced with various weight categories. Hogs top butcher and top packer prices listed as $9 090 and 17510 respectively.
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Greenwal
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Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Will
Our City
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Miss Thompson
H. S
Ramond Minkler
Layone Anderson
Dale Barrett
Orin Bixby
Orthian Blacketer
Corrine Bormann
Edwin Burt
Richard Dawson
William Deming
Arnt Espeset
Vivian Espeset
Russell Eveleth
Roland Fagre
Edward Fossum
Ethel Fouts
Glen Groth
Paul Groth
Eligworth Hanson
Betty Huntsip
Johnston
Pat Kelly
Dale Knutsen
David Lee
John Lee
Robert Liddle
Harvey Lundy
Betty Ann McMillan
Mac McMillan
Gregory McNally
Carola Mathre
Sewell Mathre
Selmer Mathre
Omer Nau
Orville Nordsletten
Isabel Paul
Kenneth Paulson
Nordein Peterson
John Raife
Betty Riggs
Richard Robinson
Robert Sewell
Lewis Stone
Genevieve Thomas
Robert Thomas
Dorothy Waldron
Editorial
G. A. Nichols
Mrs. Quarton
Chicago Stock Yards
Packer
Hartman
Sioux City
Red Bank
N. J
Melvin Crooks
Montclair
Betty V
Barry Halden
U. S
Iera
Hauger
Chas
Hawk
Joe Yeager
Markham
Edwin G. Markham
Grant Wood
Malins
Miller
Grand Theatre
Robert Z. Leonard
Miss Evans
Frank Morgan
Billie Burke
Eric Blore
Robert Benchley
Ralph Forbes
Cora Witherspoon
Grant Mitchell
Aileen Pringle
Billy Bevan
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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